25 Backgrounder Heifers
Lot 648 · WINTON, Western Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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J.F & S.J SMITH - "COTSWOLD HILLS", WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
S J B / R T 7 - XB S J B
PIC Number(s)
QAWT0203
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
7:00am 31/05/2026
Time Assessed
12:00pm 31/05/2026
Hours off Feed
5 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
31/05/2026
Live
260.5 kgs
Dressed
122.4 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
Weight Range
188 kgs to 370 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
06/06/2026 (4 days)
Live
250.1 kgs based on -4% Del. Adj.
Dressed
122.4 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
180 kgs to 355 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 31/05/2026 Sampled: 25 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
09 70.1 - 90.0 149 - 191 4% 0% 4%
11 90.1 - 110.0 192 - 234 12% 4% 16%
13 110.1 - 130.0 234 - 277 20% 40% 60%
15 130.1 - 150.0 277 - 319 0% 8% 8%
16 150.1 - 160.0 319 - 340 0% 4% 4%
18 160.1 - 180.0 341 - 383 0% 8% 8%
Totals 36% 64% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
HEIFERS PRESENT IN STRONG STORE TO FRESH FORWARD STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING.
Breeds
Sire Dam
8 Head Charolais Charolais Cross
3 Head Angus Droughtmaster Cross
3 Head Shorthorn Shorthorn Cross
2 Head Charolais Droughtmaster/Brahman
2 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
2 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
2 Head Angus Angus Cross
1 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster Cross
1 Head Charolais Angus Cross
1 Head Charbray Droughtmaster Cross
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
9 Polled 16 Dehorned
Age
8 - 14 Months
Age Breakup: 22 X NO. 5'S & 3 X NO. 6'S
Age Brands: NO.5 / NO.6
Weaning
Cattle weaned 02/04/2026
WEANED IN YARDS ON HAY.
Quality Grades
Very Good 20%
Good 60%
Fair 15%
Plain 5%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 10%
Store 90%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 22 head
Slightly Stirry: 3 head
Crush
Quiet: 22 head
Slightly Stirry: 3 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
HEIFERS GOOD TO WORK THROUGH YARDS & DRAFT. VERY ODD HEIFER DID GET AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED DURING WEIGHING & ASSESSING. HAVE BEEN HANDLED WITH MINIMAL STAFF AND POSE NO PROBLEMS. OVERALL THE TEMPERAMENT OF THIS LINE OF HEIFERS IS GOOD. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A LINE OF CHAROLAIS, ANGUS & DROUGHTMASTER CROSS BRED HEIFERS SUITABLE TO BACKGROUND FOR FEEDER / SLAUGHTER MARKETS. HEIFERS ARE MOSTLY SOFTER TYPES WITH MOST WEANED OFF COWS 1 MONTH AGO. THEY PRESENT IN MOSTLY STRONG STORE CONDITION WITH A SOUND TEMPERAMENT, SHOULD CONTINUE TO GO FORWARD GIVEN FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS. 3 HEIFERS STILL HEALING FROM DEHORNING WOUND (PIC 19) - TREATED AT ASSESSMENT. 2 FAMILY BRANDS WITH MOST HEIFERS CROSS BRANDED. 7 HEIFERS OFF PURCHASED COW / CALF UNITS OBSERVED WITH ORANGE NLIS TAGS. 1 HEIFER ENLARGED NAVEL (PIC 20/21) & 1 PLAIN CONDITION HEIFER WITH UNDERSHOT JAW (PIC 22) INCLUDED - TO BE FACTORED INTO BIDDING. 9 CREAMY, 7 RED, 5 BLACK, 2 ROAN, 1 SILVER & 1 BRINDLE IN MOB. 3 HEIFERS WHITE MARKINGS HEAD / BODY. NOTE: VENDOR HAS 3 OTHER LOTS IN SAME SALE AND WILL DELIVER TO WINTON SALEYARDS FOR PICK UP. ***3 MONTH SETTLEMENT TERMS AVAILABLE TO APPROVED PURCHASERS***
Assessor
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
Parallel Assessed By : Peter Holt
Burr/Seed in Coat
No Burr or Seed of weeds declared noxious observed in the coats at assessment
HGP Status
The owner declares that the cattle have not been treated with HGP at any period of their lives
Health Treatments
Other Treatment - 01/03/2026 - AGRESSOR BUFFALO FLY TAG
Chemical Residue
CLEAR - NO KNOWN ISSUES
Vendor Bred
No
Vendor has owned stock for 6-12 months
Stock History
HEIFERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY OFF COW/CALF UNITS PURCHASED FROM BLACKALL AREA OR BLACKALL SALEYARDS.
Lifetime Traceable
7 HEIFERS OBSERVED WITH ORANGE NLIS TAGS
Breeding Comments
HEIFERS ARE MOSTLY OFF PURCHASED COW/CALF UNITS WITH BLOODLINES UNKNOWN. USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO QUALITY GRADE & BREED MAKE UP.
Grazing Conditions
MITCHELL GRASS DOWNS COUNTRY WITH CHANNELS THROUGH PADDOCK - EXPERIENCING GOOD SEASONAL CONDITIONS AT PRESENT.
Returned to: TO BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY LOCALLY GROWN MITCHELL / FLINDERS GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Other Joining Details
HAVE NOT BEEN PREGNANCY TESTED.
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
Yes, last access to bulls/stags: 02/04/2026
Joining Access Details
HEIFERS WERE RUN IN A CONTINUOUSLY JOINED HERD UP TO WEANING. HAVE NOT BEEN INTENTIONALLY JOINED AND NOTHING APPEARED TO BE SHOWING SIGNS OF CALF, HOWEVER CANNOT GUARANTEE A SMALL % OF OLDER HEIFERS MAY BE IN EARLY STAGES OF PREGNANCY.
Delivery Period
06/06/2026 to 08/06/2026 (3 days)
Delivery Point
HEIFERS WILL BE DELIVERED AND FED AT WINTON SALEYARDS AT VENDORS EXPENSE FROM 6/6 - 8/6.
WINTON QLD 4735
Lat: -22.3905542 / Lng: 143.0412041
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Scott Taylor
Mobile 0447 654 116
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
HEIFERS WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED GOOD QUALITY LOCALLY GROWN FLINDERS / MITCHELL GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY. PURCHASER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHARGES INCURRED AT WINTON SALEYARDS IF CATTLE HELD OVER FOR LONGER THAN SPECIFIED DELIVERY PERIOD.
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED GDL WINTON TERMS ARE STRICTLY CBD UNLESS DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY A NOMINATED AGENCY OR AN APPROVED GDL ACCOUNT IS IN PLACE.
Movement Restrict.
None provided. [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Special Conditions
***3 MONTH SETTLEMENT TERMS FROM DELIVERY AVAILABLE TO APPROVED PURCHASERS APPLYING PRE-SALE TO SCOTT TAYLOR 0447654116***
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 127842 · Fri, 05 June 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Scott Taylor Assessor & Delivery Agent
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